The Turkish region of Cappadocia, a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage, boasts one of the most dramatic sights in the world.
Visiting Cappadocia is such a change from visiting many other busy bustling sights all over Turkey. It is a great pleasure to wander in the vast open space filled with captivating natural attractions which have seen human history dated back in the Bronze Age.
While in Goreme Open Air Museum , the conical formations resulting from the volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago, just follow the path up to the top of one of the ridges where a spectacular view of the fairy chimneys awaits you. The natural cone formations contain caves and labyrinths. As early as the third century, those chimneys became a hiding place for early Christians who fled persecution from the Romans, and then later from raiding Muslims. In modern tourism, many caves have been turned into cave houses for tourist stays and the lunar-like setting of Goreme Valley has become popular for hot-air ballooning.
Many say the extremely unique landscape of Cappadocia resembles some scene in a Star Wars movie and yet you may be surprised to discover that no major commercial movies have been filmed there. It would be a perfect setting for movies such as Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter series.
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The Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley or Pink Valley. Only a 10 minute drive from Goreme, between Avanos and Urgup. There are interesting rock formations. It’s an area where the terrain can create unusual works of nature, all stones have strange shapes. These are fantasy items as you can do imagine, wonder and explore. Love it!
if you are interested in history and art, then this is place for you, so unique that it is impossible to describe in few words. Old cave drawings from early christian time, beautiful frescoes and mysterious monasteries. All for 15 liras entrance fee. A bargain!
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A little walk to the top of this "castle" and you have 360 degree views of the area. You don't go inside, just walk up the stairs around the peak and come back down. Worth the trip
After visiting Hacibectas, our driver took the five of us to Avanos. First we had lunch at the Kooperative, a restaurant operated by a group of Turkish women. Great food. Then we spent a couple of hours at Chez Galip- pottery museum. We spent so much time there that it was too late to go to Hair Museum cave.
Fascinating, added value to our with option to hike through the many caves dwelling, churches and frescoes. The cave paintings from 1st-3rd century A.D. were spectacular. Turkish govt is in process of restoration – very interesting.
our guide said us that thousands of piegon lived there in the old. I can not imegine that now because nowdays I was able to see only a few piegons.
We paid the extra entrance fee for the Dark Church, and it was the highlight of our visit. It is easy to walk around, but even in April it is a good idea to time your visit to avoid crowds: aside from early morning the place is less crowded around lunch time
Kaymakli Underground City is an amazing piece of history and a must see if you are in the Cappadocia region. The depth, size and history of this underground city is remarkable. Very glad we saw this underground city versus some of the others.
You need atleast a couple of hours and this place closes by 4.30. Hence if you are late and see a crowd , then keep this for another day. The entrances to the caves are narrow and if there is a crowd you will have to wait a long time. The best cave is the hidden church which costs 8…